Need ID help on old button

[Rusty in Tenn]

Found this button in Petersburg, Va. One pc button with backmark K.D. Marine. I have been told it is a war of 1812 british marine officers button but have yet to see anything on paper to comfirm this. Can anyone help with it's ID??
I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Rusty Mills

 

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[Montana Jim]

I think we had another post here a while ago asking about the same type button??

 

[FrankTM]

Nice find. I tried looking for info and on treasure depot someone found a buttin with the same back, but I could not access it. I did find a company in Scotland K D Marine Ltd but they were formed in 1989.

Frank

 

[Don in SJ]

Rusty, I spent a deal of time searching yesterday and the only thing I can think of to say is, I am fairly certain it is NOT British. I too have seen that particular Eagle before and darn if I can find it or remember where. I was hoping by today someone else might have chimed in, but since they have not I thought I would at least let you know that I was and hope someone finds the data for a good ID.

It does seem odd that the b/m is what it is.

Don

 

[funkman]

Rusty,

Not sure if you went this route but maybe try posting to one of those button collector bulletin boards. Somebody might have books or info for you. I might do the same with buttons I have found. Here is one such bulletin board. Looks like you can post a message and include a link maybe back to this post so they can see pics of it. Just don't send spam!

http://www.worldcollectorsnet.com/buttons/buttonsboard.html

Good Luck!

Funkman

 

[Angelo]

I'm thinking that the button may be Prussian due to the crown on the eagles head.

 

[PBK]

I'm thinking that the button may be Prussian due to the crown on the eagles head.

Great call, as always!
Compare it to this one on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.nl/19th-cent-German-Royal-Prussian-Navy-uniform-button_W0QQitemZ190041608619Q

 

[Rusty in Tenn]

PBK,

I really appreciate it as it looks like you have it. The only difference I see in the buttons is the one you have posted has the rope border around the chain border and the button I posted only has the chain border.

One question thou,
I couldn't get the link you posted to work as I would like to pull that up so I can read what is said about the button. I would assume the one I found is similar in date as the one posted. Which would put it at mid 1800's??

Thanks
Rusty